Preclude (Verb)
Meaning 1
Keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Avert
- Stymy
- Fend Off
- Frustrate
- Stymie
- Bilk
- Obstruct
- Forefend
- Deflect
- Head Off
- Make Unnecessary
- Queer
- Baffle
- Embarrass
- Forfend
- Inhibit
- Debar
- Halt
- Stop
- Cross
- Spoil
- Foil
- Stave Off
- Thwart
- Save
- Avoid
- Blockade
- Block
- Ward Off
Related Words
Meaning 2
Make impossible, especially beforehand.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.